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Kia has issued a service bulletin to fix Sorento crossovers with a stalling problem. Kia has found that some 2011-2013 Sorento crossovers manufactured during certain dates can, under certain operating conditions, stall when coming to a stop. Typically the engine can be restarted immediately, but it... read more

Whether you own a new or used car, crossover, SUV, minivan or pickup truck, if you haven’t taken your vehicle in to comply with an auto safety recall, you’re... read moreApril 19, 2012 by Suzanne Kane3

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ramped up its investigation of the popular Jeep Liberty after dozens of reports of airbags deploying without warning... read moreJanuary 31, 2012 by Richard Read3

Subaru is conducting a major recall of nearly 300,000 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Northeast or Midwestern states to replace potentially rusty brackets... read moreSeptember 12, 2011 by Suzanne Kane0

Toyota has announced a voluntary safety recall of 2001 to 2003 Prius models worldwide, including some 52,000 in the United States. At issue are the electric power steering... read moreJune 1, 2011 by Kurt Ernst0

Not too long ago the choices in auto repair in Russia were like the choices available in governing when the country under communism - there were none. You could have your car... read moreMay 15, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

Nissan is issuing a recall for nearly 200,000 sport-utility vehicles sold in the U.S. under both its Nissan and Infiniti brands. The vehicles affected include 195,991 copies... read moreApril 25, 2011 by Marty Padgett2

Did you know that it’s not illegal in most states for rental car companies to continue to rent vehicles that have not had manufacturer recall issues resolved? This... read moreMarch 29, 2011 by L James Johnson0

As the Super Bowl nears, just about every car maker and his barely unionized uncle is in high media oil-froth, gearing up for Super Sunday where media excess means... read moreFebruary 3, 2011 by Jon Druker0

Letters are in mailboxes recalling Ford Windstars produced between 1997 and 2003. These minivans have a rear axle that collects road salt and other corrosive contaminants and... read moreOctober 17, 2010 by John DeCostanza105

Just as the school year is underway, and the busy holiday travel season approaches, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reiterated its advisory for... read moreOctober 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson0

Ford is recalling a wide range of its Windstar minivans, from the 1998 through 2003 model years, due to a rust issue that can cause the rear axle to break. The recall follows... read moreAugust 27, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson2

Many of my friends and acquaintances know of my ambivalence toward VW cars of all stripes. Their cars run the gamut from practical (Golf, Sharan, Touran, Polo) to very sporty... read moreAugust 24, 2010 by Jon Druker2

Toyota has announced that it will provide an extended warranty on 2001-2003 model-year Toyota RAV4 models, according to the New York Times Wheels Blog, for an issue with the... read moreJuly 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson5

On Tuesday the Volkswagen Group announced, at a joint press conference with Italdesign Giugiaro, it will take a 90.1 percent stake in the Italian design firm, with the... read moreMay 27, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz1